Dara Esthetics

Are you struggling to find your holy grail sunscreen? Check out some of my top picks for each skin type!

All can be purchased through my Shop My storefront. 🫶🏻

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I know every esthetician is yelling about SPF and sun exposure right now. And you’re probably sick of hearing it, yes? I don’t blame you! But we don’t spread awareness to scare people into never exposing themselves to UV rays.

It’s important to remember that sun exposure is still crucial for many reasons!! In fact, about 10 minutes of unprotected sun basking a day is usual fine! ☀️

But PLEASE, for yourself and for me, skip the tanning beds!

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Is your makeup acne safe?

All primers listed contain ingredients that rate very low on the comedogenicity scale. That means they are far less likely to clog your pores and cause acne! Keep in mind everyone's skin is different and results will vary because of this.

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Two days ago, my skin was completely clear. Today? Not so much. Here's why! 👇🏻

Last summer I saw a doctor who specialized in more holistic/functional medicine. After some testing, we found the following:

1. I had leaky gut
2. Candida overgrowth
3. Food sensitivities to gluten and eggs
4. I was severely deficient in vitamins D and B
5. I'm mildly anemic

No wonder I always felt like hot garbage!

I started feeling better the second I cut out gluten and eggs. I was prescribed multiple supplements and followed a SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) protocol given to me for more than 6 months.

Over those 6 months, both my gut and my skin started changing drastically for the better. This is the perfect example of the Gut-Skin Axis, which I posted about earlier this week. I don't breakout much at all anymore - EXCEPT when there is accidental cross contamination. You can see the fun result of that in the photos 🥴

Remember, when looking to heal skin conditions, do it from the inside-out!

This is why I recommend a collaborative approach when treating certain skin conditions. You must combine quality skincare and functional medicine to achieve lasting results. Before we can begin to treat the skin topically, we must know what is happening Internally!

✨ Acne Grades ✨

Acne is classified into 4 grades and defined by its severity and type of lesions. This system helps skincare professionals and doctors determine what course of treatment to follow. No matter the grade or severity of acne, there is nothing to be ashamed of 🖤

Is your makeup acne safe?

All concealers listed contain ingredients that rate very low on the comedogenicity scale. That means they are far less likely to clog your pores and cause acne! Keep in mind everyone's skin is different and results will vary because of this.

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Acne can manifest in a variety of ways! Did you learn something new? 🤓

Skin conditions like acne, psoriasis, eczema, and more can sometimes be traced back to food sensitivities, allergies, and other gut issues. If you’re not seeing results, there may be something internal going on.

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How many of these did you know? 🤔